The festival is in its second year and its in the same place as last year: the Como gardens. To get there you can catch a number 8 tram from the city or you can walk there. Driving there is a pain as there is not a lot of parking.
The aim of the festival is to bring French culture to Melbourne.
Normally it is $15 online and $20 at the door. That price includes some fun such as the croissant throwing competition which if you throw the biggest throw then you get a free croissant, some sample of jams, wines, sauces etc. And French music, stilts and more.
Dogs are allowed as the French love their pets. Whilst there I petted some cute and friendly dogs.
At the festival there were lots and lots of stalls selling wines, books, food, jams, gifts and more. Most of the gifts were handmade. I bought a bracelet making kit for $5.
There was also cakes to see as well as the Open Manor which is just a gold coin donation. I was greeted by flowers and old vintage things such as the beautiful bedrooms and the lovely bathrooms. I also got a lovely view of the festivities from the balcony.
At the cake expo there was many lovely cakes to see. Here there was a cake competition where you vote for the best one. The winner was Ratatouille. All the cakes were just simply stunning to see.
I had a crepe for $7 and it was the most amazing. It was the salted caramel one. There was heaps of champagne from Pommery for those that wanted a really great French drink.
But for those that don't drink there is just the usual soft drink ($3.50, French of course) and water.
Many thanks to Joyce for the tickets. I hope to visit again next year and I hope that this will be as successful as this year. Students if you have some time in Melbourne it is worth checking this out to learn about the French culture and have some French fun.
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